English Dictionary

motivated reasoning

名詞

The phenomenon of seeking out rational arguments in favor of a conclusion already reached for non-rational (chiefly emotional) reasons.

日本語の意味

非合理的（主に感情的）な理由に基づいて既に下された結論を支持するため、合理的な論拠を探し出す現象

Even when presented with clear evidence, his motivated reasoning made him search for rational-sounding arguments to defend a conclusion he had reached for emotional reasons.

明確な証拠を提示されても、彼の動機づけ推論は、非合理的（主に感情的な）理由で既に出した結論を支持するための理屈を探させた。

意味（1）

The phenomenon of seeking out rational arguments in favor of a conclusion already reached for non-rational (chiefly emotional) reasons.

Instead of engaging in motivated reasoning, they prefer to see where the evidence leads them.

motivated reasonings （ plural ）